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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE@2025.06.07
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R150,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: BLIZZARD QUEST (3) has found market support in both starts. He was a well-eaten second last time out but now steps up to what looks to be a more suitable trip. LUNAR DECENT (4) has improved with each outing and was close-up at long odds when going a mile for the first time. MATCHA MINT (2) comes with smart Highveld form having placed in all three outings to date. She takes on males but has a good draw and Richard Fourie rides. BLACKJACK RANDALL (1) has the best of the draw and could be the stable elect judged on jockey bookings. He goes this trip for the first time and took on what has panned out to be a fair field over a sprint last time out.
Selections: #3 BLIZZARD QUEST, #4 LUNAR DESCENT, #2 MATCHA MINT, #1 BLACKJACK RANDALL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R160,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: RICH FOLKS HOAX (7) has started a beaten favourite at his first two KZN starts. Both were over sprints. He shed his maiden over a mile and gets first time blinkers. PLUS FOUR (5) has run two smart races for his new stable since moving up from the Cape. He should feature. Hollywood Racing’s retained jockey Sean Veale had a tough choice between three runners and plumed for the well-drawn TYRCONNELL (1) who has been knocking at the door of late. Top weight MASTER CHRISTMAS (3) is way better than his last effort and makes the trip from the Highveld.
Selections: #7 RICH FOLKS HOAX, #5 PLUS FOUR, #1 TYRCONNELL, #3 MASTER CHRISTMAS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1900m, Turf, R140,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: AFROPOLITAN (11) has shown good recent form since returning from a lengthy break. He was staying on stoutly last run on the poly and although he has top weight to shoulder he should be competitive. BOMBER IN THE SKY (6) only recently shed his maiden but caught the eye was staying on well in his first local start over course and distance. He gets first time blinkers which could may be enough to see him turn the tables on CHILL IN THE AIR (7) who finished 0.5 lengths ahead of him last time out. AFRICAN DUSK (10) looks held by Afropolitan on their last meeting but he is also down in class.
Selections: #11 AFROPOLITAN, #6 BOMBERS IN THE SKY, #7 CHILL IN THE AIR, #10 AFRICAN DUSK
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: VIBE SA (1) carries top weight and is way better than his last Highveld effort. That was his first run back after a three-month break so may have needed it. He has the best of the draw. POSITION OF POWER (3) won well on debut over this course. He looks useful and can follow up. AFRICAN PRINCE (7) was a beaten favourite in his poly debut but was not far back. The switch to the turf could bring out the best although he too has a heavy burden to shoulder. HOPE IS POWER (6) finished ahead of African Prince when last they met and from the widest draw. There should be little between these two.
Selections: #1 VIBE SA, #3 POSITION OF POWER, #7 AFRICAN PRINCE, #6 HOPE IS POWER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R200,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: EDUCATOR (1) was well supported in the market on debut and won comfortably. She stays the trip and from the best of the draw has plenty in her favour. CAPTAINS ENVY (5) was touched off by QUICKSTEPGAL (3) in the Strelitzia Stakes. Mike Miller’s charge is now 2kg better off which should be enough to turn the tables although both go this trip for the first time. LITTLEMISSSPLENDID (4) went close when stepping up in trip and comes with some useful Highveld form.
Selections: #1 EDUCATOR, #3 QUICKSTEPGAL, #5 CAPTAINS ENVY, #4 LITTLEMISSSPLENDID
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R300,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: WHISERING DEATH (8) finished runner-up on debut and is unbeaten in two since, starting at cramped odds. He looks progressive. TENJIKU (1) beat Whispering death when shedding his maiden and followed up with another comfortable victory. He has the best of the draw. VIKINGS REVENGE (9) surprised on debut, winning well at long odds. He is sure to have come on from that ran. AVERSATOR (11) has the widest draw to contend with but won well enough over course and distance when shedding his maiden to suggest that he has a winning chance with natural improvement.
Selections: #8 WHISPERING DEATH, #1 TENJIKU, #9 VIKINGS REVENGE, #11 AVERSATOR
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R2,000,000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: DAVE THE KING (2) is taking the same route as he did last season, winning three on the bounce to garner Equus Horse of the Year. He made all to show that he was back to best when winning last time out and he will out to defend his crown. He has the ideal draw and all should be chasing him come the final furlong. COSMIC SPEED (5) finished less than a length behind Eight On Eighteen in the Gr2 WSB Guineas over course and distance. This season’s three-year-olds appears to be a vintage crop so Dave The King should be tested. SEE IT AGAIN (3) showed signs of his best when touched off by Gladatorian in the Drill Hall Stakes and will prefer the extra furlong. GLADATORIAN (8) came from well back to snatch victory in the Drill Hall and must certainly have a chance.
Selections: #2 DAVE THE KING, #5 COSMIC SPEED, #3 SEE IT AGAIN, #8 GLADATORIAN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R500,000, 17:35GMT+2
Race Summary: BE MERRY (9) was staying on gamely in the WSB Fillies Guineas and this shorter trip should suit although she does have a wide draw to contend with. CALLMEGETRIX (8) has finished runner-up at her last three and meets Be Merry on similar terms as to when last they met. GREEN SAPPHIRE (5) did not get the rub of the green in the WSB Fillies Guineas and was never in the hunt from her wide draw. She was a comfortable winner over course and distance at her penultimate start. LUCRATIVE (1) has shown steady improvement of late and although up in class she has the best of the draw. MINOGUE (10) has a wide gate but was not far back to recent Gr1 SA Fillies Sprint winner Mia Moo last time out. She is comfortable over this trip.
Selections: #9 BE MERRY, #8 CALLMEGETRIX, #5 GREEN SAPPHIRE, #1 LUCRATIVE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R300,000, 18:20GMT+2
Race Summary: POMODORO’S JET (1) steps up in trip but is unbeaten since being fitted with cheek pieces. He has a fair weight on his back but comes from a top stable. ON MY HONOUR (5) was just over three lengths off Eight On Eighteen in the Gr1 WSB Guineas. He got a hefty eight-point hit in the handicap but has been taking on top company in the Western Cape. ZEITZ (13) ran well below par in the Gr1 Splashout Cape Derby and has not been out since. He is a July entry and will need to win or run up close to have a chance on a run in the big race. WILD INTENT (10) has come well since his below par trip to the Cape. He got a 17-point jump in the handicap for his second to Legend Of Arthur in the Gr1 SA Derby.
Selections: #1 POMODORO’S JET, #5 ON MY HONOUR, #13 ZEITZ, #10 WILD INTENT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 07.06.2025, Race 10, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 19:05GMT+2
Race Summary: AYUWI YUWI (7) was narrowly beaten by the veteran sprinter Trafalgar Square last time out and a repeat should see her close again. TARA STAR (4) has found form and the apprentice is replaced by Richard Fourie. GOLDEN CHANDELIER (6) has lost her way of late but has her second outing for a new stable and gets first time blinkers. If finding form she could surprise at lengthy odds. MILLION VOICES (12) has not been out since December last year but is the choice of stable rider Tristan Godden. She will go close on her best form.
Selections: #7 AYUWI YUWI, #4 TARA STAR, #6 GOLDEN CHANDELIER, #12 MILLION VOICES
Best Win: #2 DAVE THE KING
Best Value Bet: #11 AFROPOLITAN
Best Longshot: #5 GREEN SAPPHIRE
